It's definitely a horror movie

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2020)

Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) still refuses to call this a horror film and went with eco thriller amongst others. But the rest of us know one when we see one and this film is a big one. Sexy and nude Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins) stars as Jim a young man whom awakes out of a coma after a pandemic and discovers that most of the survivors left are infected with a rage virus which drives them crazy and drives them to attack and infect others. The plot is quite similar to so many. Mostly like every zombie movie ever made. Along the way he meets some survivors which include a truly bad ass Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Carribean 2&3) and they try and find help. A radio broadcast leads them to a group of soldiers with questionable intentions. There's nothing really new here plot wise but the execution is creatively stunning. The grainy, sort if found footage style easily immerses you into the events on screen and it's both terrifying and addictive. The movie is also emotionally effective because the characters and their plight are well developed. Despite the director's intentions the horror community has claimed the film as one of our own and it's undoubtedly worth celebrating.
Budget: $5m
Domestic Box Office: $45m
Worldwide Box Office: $83m
4.5/5